Mike Hedges AM welcomes news that Archaeologists are working to uncover secrets of Swansea’s industrial past prior to Copperworks redevelopment

Mike Hedges AM welcomes news that Archaeologists are working to uncover secrets of Swansea’s industrial past prior to Copperworks redevelopment

Speaking from his Morriston office, Mike Hedges AM said… ‘The regeneration of the Copper works area of Swansea is a huge project for the area; it will mean new jobs and new facilities for local people to enjoy their heritage and the fantastic environment of the area. I am thrilled however that this work is being accompanied by work to ensure that as much of the area’s history is mapped and artefacts saved for future generations. I grew up in the Hafod and can recall some of the works in the area in the years before they closed. They provided employment for many hundreds of local people and it is good that the history of this area is going to be saved to be enjoyed by future generations.

I would urge all Swansea residents to go down to the Copperopolis area and see the history of our area. ‘  

At its 19th Century peak, the city produced 90% of all the world's copper.

Now the Hafod-Morfa works is undergoing a fingertip search of the site, to uncover some of its lesser-known gems.

Over the next few years the banks of the River Tawe will be transformed, with the renovation of the historic Powerhouse building, and the Penderyn Distillery expansion.

But before then Monmouthshire-based Black Mountains Archaeology is saving as much as possible.

The firm is also creating 3D models of everything else they have discovered from the works, before the bulldozers move in.